Your new companyYou will be joining the Department of Justice, Financial Services Division, based at Castle Buildings, Stormont, Belfast. Your new roleSupport the DP Accountant in delivering high quality Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS) financial management and reporting obligations by preparing accurate and timely monthly and annual resource accounts in line with statutory and financial reporting requirements.Responsibility for preparing and monitoring provisionsVAT Returns preparationLiaise with business areas to ensure accurate financial information and resolve queriesWork collaboratively with colleagues across NIPS, FSD and other stakeholders to meet deadlines as requiredWhat you'll need to succeedHave successfully passed the final professional examinations and be a full, current member of one of the professional bodies detailed below: (a) Chartered Accountants Ireland;(b) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland;(c) The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales;(d) The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;(e) The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants;(f) The Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy;(g) The Institute of Certified Public Accountants in Ireland.Have a total of at least one year's experience gained in the last five years, in a finance-related environment.What you'll get in returnFlexible working (2 office days per week)£24.04 per hour/ £41,272 annually37 hours per week37 days annual leaveContract roles which will open the doors to putting yourself forward for the external competitions coming up in the NICS with the help of your line manager and team.Getting your foot in the door to the NICS.Experience within a specialised area of the Department of JusticeOpportunity to support a high‑impact public sector organisationA supportive team environment within Financial Services DivisionWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your careerHays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be